PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS IN PARKINSON'S PATIENTS: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms that significantly affect patients’ functionality and quality of life. In this context, physiotherapy has emerged as an important tool in the multidimensional management of the disease. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic response of a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who underwent a motor physiotherapy rehabilitation program over a three-month period. The study was conducted at the Physical Therapy Teaching Clinic of Universidade Iguaçu (UNIG). The intervention included weekly sessions consisting of muscle strength exercises, balance and mobility training, respiratory rehabilitation, and sensory cueing strategies, in addition to guidance for performing home activities. The results demonstrated the maintenance of the patient’s overall functionality and improvement in respiratory function, assessed through specific tests such as manovacuometry and spirometry. Therefore, it is concluded that physiotherapy plays a fundamental role in the rehabilitation of patients with PD, contributing to the maintenance of functional independence, improvement in quality of life, and prevention of secondary complications. Long-term physiotherapeutic interventions and studies with larger sample sizes are recommended to strengthen clinical evidence.